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USC Aiken Savannah State University| Armstrong State University | Bennett College for Women | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AASU | Bennett College | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,041 | 168 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | armstrong.edu | bennett.edu | ||
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Costs |
AASU | Bennett College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,965 | $16,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,426 | $16,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,176 | $9,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,404 | $20,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,960 | $14,996 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
AASU | Bennett College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,042 | ||
| Admitted | - | 465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 2.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
AASU | Bennett College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AASU | Bennett College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $32,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 30% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $37,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $382 |
Diversity |
AASU | Bennett College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 100% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 57% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
AASU | Bennett College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 70% | ||
Campus |
AASU | Bennett College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Armstrong State University is larger than than Bennett College based on total student enrollment (7,041 students vs. 168 students)
AASU vs. Bennett College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AASU or Bennett College?
- Bennett College for Women is 303.5% more expensive to attend than AASU for in-state tuition ($16,000.00 vs. $3,965.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at Bennett College than Armstrong State University ($16,000.00 vs. $14,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Armstrong State University than Bennett College ($12,404 vs. $20,545)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bennett College for Women are 11.8% lower than costs at Armstrong State University ($9,100 vs. $10,176)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennett College for Women than Armstrong State University (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennett College for Women students is 115.5% larger than aid received Armstrong State University ($14,996 vs. $6,960)
Which college is harder to get into, AASU or Bennett College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennett College or AASU .
- Accepted freshman AASU students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Bennett College (2.74)
AASU vs. Bennett College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AASU or Bennett College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Bennett College and AASU .
- The graduation rate at Bennett College is higher than Armstrong State University (39% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Armstrong State University earn on average $10,000 more per year than Bennett College graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $32,400)
- Armstrong State University students graduate with a $15,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennett College graduates. ($21,250 vs. $37,000)
- AASU graduates are paying $163 less per month on federal student loans than Bennett College graduates. ($219 vs. $382)
- More AASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bennett College students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/